History & Culture

In Massachusetts, you find history under every rock and on every corner. From the tracks of dinosaurs and the settlements of Mohicans to the stone walls of colonial farmers, The Trustees of Reservations care for and share an incredible array of places and things that illuminate who we were, who we are now, and who we will be.

	Westport Town Farm Archaeology Project Westport Town Farm shares its secrets! Check out the archaeological dig, helmed by UMass' Dr. David B. Landon.
	Elizabeth Freeman: Fighting for Freedom Take a peek at our new virtual exhibit, which tells the story of Elizabeth Freeman, an enslaved woman who sued for her freedom – and won.
	Allée Oop Expert arborists came to the Crane Estate recently for a training workshop. Their classroom? The historic Allée, in its final phase of restoration.